Chapter171.

Evan said from the front, “Be quiet.”

Cody looked innocent.

Gloria glared at Cody with wide, round eyes. She had a sweet appearance, looking like a fresh college girl withour makeup, but she cultivated a sexy siren image. Combined with her mastery of coquettish speech, she was a charming woman. Her blend of sweetness and sensuality was captivating to men

But today, she suffered her greatest defeat. This little brat called her Madam. Evan, the bigshot, even yelled at her.

“Hmph.”

She stamped her foot in annoyance, clinging to my arm, her lips slightly pouting, quietly muttering Men suck”

I comforted her, “Let’s ignore them.”

‘Mm.”

She leaned weakly against my shoulder.

Cody walked behind us, thinking about the shove: This woman doesn’t seem so weak

Outside the elevator was a long corridor. The dim red light, the strange decorations on either side of the walls, and the mysterious incense smoke created an eerie atmosphere. Whether Madame Huang was truly psychic or not, the atmosphere was perfect.

The corridor ended. Turning a corner, a double–door brown wooden door, resembling an ancient tomb entrance, appeared. The surrounding frame was intricately carved stone, magnificent and grand… Are we still in the building? The surroundings make me think we are tomb raiders!

The commotion at the elevator seemed to have disturbed someone inside. Before we could reach the door, a young girl in a white Taoist robe and a hair bun came out; she looked to be in her early twenties, pretty and delicate. Seeing the four of us, her eyes flickered with surprise.

“You guys came here together? Do you have an appointment?”

Appointments were required.

I gently pushed a strand of hair back, casually revealing my eight trigrams bracelet.“A friend recommended us. We heard Madame Huang is exceptionally insightful.”

The girl in the robe saw my eight trigrams bracelet and smiled.“Miss, that’s a protective bangle blessed by Madame Huang. Your friend gave it to you; she must hold you in high regard.”

had been here before

have my friend introduce them, but her phone is off today, so I came myself.”

was subtly probing.

girl asked, “May I ask

“Burke.”

you’re Ms. Burke’s friend. But she’s not here today, and all appointments are full until ten o’clock. Please leave.”

certain Sherry was inside. My grip

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loosened my hold.“Sorry, but we really want to meet Madame Huang; please let

exchange resembled haggling over prices–resolute head shakes gradually

arched an eyebrow as we returned

intoned, leading us through a

devices to a lockbox.

Menu

corridor beyond dripped with ancient tomb aesthetic–someone took “feng

as incense smoke cleared.“How exactly did we earn

whispered behind my hand.

“What?”

to

said it again.

“I’m sorry, what?”

tiptoed closer to his ear; he leaned down cooperatively. I whispered it again.

Hard. Cash.”

apple

his gaze. Tiptoeing was difficult already, and startled, I stumbled.

my waist. His breath warmed my earlobe.“That’s my

from scalp to fingertips.

braced himself against the wall, which had a row of copper coins hanging. Touching them

ahead, pretending not to see

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